Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
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Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring - RO44FR
- Diode Kit
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Universal
- Roadmaster
The diodes in this kit convert the 12V signal from your RV to a 9V signal, ensuring that your car's variable voltage tail lights function as intended. 4-Wire harness included for installation. Adapter cord and plug sold separately.
Features:
- Wiring kit lets you connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system
- Smart diodes ensure that your variable voltage, LED tail lights function as they should while your car's being towed
- Converts the 12V signal from your RV's wiring to a 9V signal so your tail lights work as intended
- Prevents electrical feedback that can damage your vehicle's electrical components
- Power coated aluminum casing on diodes is corrosion resistant and provides protection from the elements
- Kit includes 2 smart diodes, wiring harness, split loom, ring terminals, and zip ties
- Brake light relay (RM-88400 sold separately) may be required if used with supplemental braking system
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Maximum amperage: 5 amps
- Maximum voltage: 16 volts
- Wiring harness length: 27'
- Limited lifetime warranty
This smart diode wiring kit lets you connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system so that you'll have the signal lights necessary for flat towing your vehicle.
Because your vehicle has variable voltage tail lights, you cannot use a standard diode wiring kit to get these signal lights. If regular diodes are used on a vehicle that has variable voltage tail lights, the bulbs will light up as though the towed car is braking whenever the tail lights are on. In other words, there will be no difference between the vehicle's brake lights and running lights. This is because variable voltage tail lights use the same wire to power both the brake lights and tail lights. They do this by using a 12-volt signal for brake lights and a 9-volt signal for tail lights.
Smart diodes correctly modulate the 12-volt signal coming from your RV to activate only the intended circuit. The result is that your vehicle's tail lights look and function as intended.
This wiring kit is designed to work with LED lights only. If your vehicle has incandescent lights, you'll need to use the smart diode kit designed for incandescent tail lights (RO94FR - sold separately) instead.
When installing this kit, you will need to add either a 4-way or 6-way round electrical connector to the front of your vehicle so you can connect to your RV when you're ready to tow. Use one of Roadmaster's coiled cable kits (RM-164-7 or RM-146-7 - sold separately) to get both the connector and the adapter cord needed for fast, easy hookup.
If your RV has separate tail light wiring, wherein the brake and turn signals run on separate wires, you'll need a wiring converter (RM-732 - sold separately) to complete this installation.
153789 Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Volt and LED Bulbs
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2021 - 2024 Ford Bronco
- 2015 - 2018 Ford Edge SEL
- 2019 - 2024 Ford Edge ST models
- 2018 - 2024 Chevrolet Equinox Premier
- 2020 - 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid
- 2021 - 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid
- 2021 - 2024 Ford F-150 non-Hybrid
- 2019 - 2020 Ford Fusion excluding SEL
- 2019 - 2020 Ford Fusion SEL
- 2022 - 2024 Ford Maverick
- 2018 - 2024 Lincoln Navigator
- 2021 - 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2021 - 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV and RS models
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights - RO44FR
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (34 Customer Reviews)
The diodes in this kit convert the 12V signal from your RV to a 9V signal, ensuring that your car's variable voltage tail lights function as intended. 4-Wire harness included for installation. Adapter cord and plug sold separately.by: Tim L07/24/2023
This system works great. Installed on a 2023 Equinox LT (AWD). It was a little challenging running the wiring from the engine compartment to the taillights of the car, but not overly complex. The etrailer video is very helpful.
by: Eric10/13/2023
Only 3 feet of split loom and kit uses blinker lights as brakes.
by: Ken 08/30/2023
Worked as described easy video to following in installation
by: James11/27/2023
One of the diode was inop
Brooke M.
11/29/2023
This part does come with a warranty and I can see that our customer service team is already working on sending you a replacement. Thank you for letting us know so we could get you a working part!
by: Ken 05/12/2023
It works as advertised. Installation not too hard, be patient, read the directions multiple time, you are dealing with very small wires, make good connections.
by: Clyde11/25/2022
Ford
We were at a stand still. Wiring the lights from my motorhome to my ford pickup. Sheryl saved the day, without hesitation, she described just what we needed.
Always turn to etrailer for hitch, electrical and all towin needs. Never let me down.
by: Steve 08/02/2023
Great and fast service!!!
Thank you! !!
by: Stacey 07/28/2023
Fast delivery
by: William 12/04/2021
2021 Ford F-150
Great service and fast shipping.
William
12/5/2022
The product is working great. I have had no problems with it so far. I think it is a great product and I installed it myself.
by: Ron 02/26/2020
Product was delivered ahead of scheduled time, this company is great, will definitely buy from them again
by: Robert 03/11/2021
Everything we ordered worked perfectly.
by: Rv02/09/2024
by: Christine 12/22/2021
Good product does what it says and easy to install.
by: George05/08/2023
by: Michael 04/12/2023
2022 Ford Bronco
by: Paul 10/01/2022
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Katrina D.
10/16/2023
After looking at the layout of a Chevy Equinox, you really would only need maybe a couple of feet of loom, Most of the wiring should be tucked up against the vehicle. As for the blinker lights, I need to know what model your Equinox is, in order for me to better assist you.